Here is a thought provoking read, by a remarkably knowledgeable conservative operative. Google him... Ken Boessenkool: Premier Smith is a kamikaze mission aimed at the UCP, conservatism and Alberta, by The Line theline.substack.com/p/ken-boessenk…

«The populist playbook is less effective when people recognize … it is: a deceptive attempt to elevate the grievances of a small yet dominant community over all others by framing them as the interests of "the common people."» by ⁦Jared Wesley⁩ cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…

Yup

I did a thing Yesterday. Somehow, I managed to blow up my favorite muzzle loading rifle, and my finger along with it. I feel very fortunate to have only suffered this much damage. The Cochrane urgent care team were terrific! Probably more surgery today.

After my little incident yesterday, I'm all fixed up. They amputated middle finger just above the joint. I would like to say what excellent care I got from both Cochrane Urgent Care, and Foothills Medical Center. May be problems in health care but mine was A+

From the DM’s… We’re told even staff in the premiers office can’t stop making jokes about "What she meant was that she was conceived in a Jeep Cherokee”. Alberta. Not a junior partner & to be taken seriously. K. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

If the rumors of Twitter's demise come to pass...what is everyone going to do with all that free time? Serious question. Suggestions?

Is this what Albertans can expect with a new Alberta Police Service, under Premier Smith? calgaryherald.com/news/local-new…

Snow moon. Nice morning here in Cochrane, Alberta.

I, and some family members, have recently gone in for blood testing. Waited at least 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. I tried making an appointment, first one available was June 2. AHS has replaced Alberta Precision Labs with DynaLife. Thanks for nothing Danielle Smith

I'm tiring of Twitter. Recommendations for other social media, for news and sensible politics? And not Facebook...

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Re: Alberta election There were reportedly 8 TBA backed candidates. Does anyone know who they are, and which ones got elected?

There's grass in Manitoba...

This doesn't look good... About 25 kms west of our house in Cochrane.

We are being overrun with gophers, here in Cochrane. What is your go to gopher control (not a .22 lol)?

Does anyone in the Carmen, Manitoba area remember the Stillman family? Basil was my Dad's "best friend in the army". I try to remember him each Nov. 11.